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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,065.68, 33,171.42 and 20,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,065.68, 33,171.42 and 20,442.44 is: 30,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,065.68 : 33,171.42 = 20,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,065.68/33,171.42 = 20,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,065.68x = 33,171.42 × 20,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,065.68x = 678,104,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,104,763.06/22,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,731.20

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